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Lanzarote in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Lanzarote in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Lanzarote, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Lanzarote in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Lanzarote in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 16 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Lanzarote;

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
16 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lanzarote has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Lanzarote in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lanzarote for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +64°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +59°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +66°F.

Is Lanzarote warm or cold in January?

Lanzarote is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +61°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Lanzarote, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Lanzarote in January

Lanzarote weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+66°F+63°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+52°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+70°F+72°F
Rainfall
18 mm16 mm14 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
71%69%70%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1020 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
11109
Cloudy days
181917
Rainy days
222
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 18 mm to 16 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in December to 10 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Lanzarote in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lanzarote is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Lanzarote based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 9 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. Lanzarote is amazing in January with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
January is one of the rainiest months in Lanzarote, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lanzarote wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 6% chance of precipitation and 18 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Lanzarote?

This is the weather in Lanzarote in January 2023:
1 January
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+68°F
2 January
☀️
+68°F
3 January
☀️
+66°F
4 January
☀️
+64°F
5 January
☁️
+64°F
6 January
☁️
+65°F
7 January
☁️
+64°F
8 January
☀️
+66°F
9 January
☀️
+66°F
10 January
☀️
+64°F
11 January
☀️
+63°F
12 January
☀️
+63°F
13 January
☀️
+65°F
14 January
☀️
+67°F
15 January
☀️
+67°F
16 January
☀️
+67°F
17 January
🌧️
+66°F
18 January
☀️
+65°F
19 January
☀️
+66°F
20 January
☀️
+67°F
21 January
☀️
+67°F
22 January
☀️
+65°F
23 January
☀️
+64°F
24 January
☁️
+64°F
25 January
☁️
+63°F
26 January
☀️
+62°F
27 January
☀️
+61°F
28 January
☀️
+64°F
29 January
🌫️
+65°F
30 January
🌫️
+65°F
31 January
☀️
+67°F
In January 2023 Lanzarote had 23 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Lanzarote climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Lanzarote in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1994 (+65°F) and the highest in 2010 (+69°F). The driest year was 2016 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lanzarote in January:

Is January a good time to visit Lanzarote?

January is a really good time to go to Lanzarote. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lanzarote.

Can you sunbathe in Lanzarote in January?

January has mild temperatures in Lanzarote. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Lanzarote rainy in January?

Lanzarote is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Lanzarote in January?

The amount of sunny days in Lanzarote during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Lanzarote

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lanzarote, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.